Dedicated Certified Nurse Assistant with extensive experience at Doctor Hospital At Renaissance Rehabilitation, excelling in vital signs monitoring and patient care assistance. Proven ability to enhance patient recovery through effective communication and adherence to safety protocols. Bilingual in Spanish, ensuring comprehensive support for diverse patient populations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Cornestone Regional Hospital
Edinburg, TX
08.2024 - Current
Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or stretcher as needed.
Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
Provided assistance with physical therapy exercises to help rehabilitate patients after hip, knee, shoulder, spinal, and hand surgeries.
Cerfified Nurse Assistant/Nursing Unit Clerk
Doctor Hospital At Renaissance Rehabilitation
Edinburg, TX
11.2023 - Current
Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
Provides inpatient care to patients with stroke, brain injury, amputation, and spinal cord injury to help them return home at the highest possible level of independence.
Greeted patients, answered phone calls, and provided general information to visitors.
Answered inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and services offered by the hospital or clinic setting.
Scanned documents into computer databases for storage purposes.
Scheduled appointments for patients and coordinated transportation services when necessary.
Monitored faxes and emails for incoming orders or requests from physicians or other healthcare professionals.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Jogan Health Staffing
Portland, OR
09.2022 - 10.2022
Vaccination Clinics.
Help in the vaccination process of registration.
I took courses for BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine storage and handling.
I took courses for Moderna Covid-19 vaccine storage and handling.
I took courses on Janssen's COVID-19 vaccine storage and handling.
Certified Nursing Assistant
STHS McAllen Rehabilitation
McAllen, TX
06.2022 - 09.2022
Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
Instructed patients on proper use of crutches, braces or other devices used in rehabilitation after surgery or injury.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Krucial Staffing Children's Covid Center
Carrizo Springs, TX
10.2021 - 05.2022
Assisted in maintaining a safe environment by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
Collected samples for laboratory testing under the direction of a registered nurse or physician.
Monitored food intake to ensure proper nutrition is maintained.
Prepared rooms for incoming patients by setting up medical equipment and making beds according to hospital protocols.
Reported any changes in a patient's condition immediately to the supervising nurse.
Checked vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respiration rate, blood pressure and oxygen saturation levels.
Certified Nursing Assistant
STHS McAllen Telemerty and MedSurg Floor
McAllen, TX
10.2019 - 05.2021
Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher.
Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.